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as in to shift
to change one's position
the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
news coverage of the fire stirred many to send donations to a fund for the families who had lost their homes
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the plane's first jolt caused a stir among the passengers, and by the third one they were in a panic
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as in shifting
the act or an instance of changing position
we were warned that the slightest stir would scare the mother bird so we hardly dared to breathe
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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the mule had just got out of stir and was being followed by the feds, who had their sights set on the kingpin of the operation
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Recent Examples of stir
Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Remove pan from heat and stir in pecans, coconut, and vanilla.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The stylish interiors have been causing a stir online, as has the double-decker dining car.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Amid one of the steepest high-profile draft slides in recent memory, Sanders’ situation stirred plenty of reaction from those within and outside of the football sphere.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Remove pan from heat and stir in pecans, coconut, and vanilla.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
As if the Hollywood star showing up didn’t cause enough of a stir, a strange thing happened during the step and repeat.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The stylish interiors have been causing a stir online, as has the double-decker dining car.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stir
Verb
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While President Donald Trump paused his heavy reciprocal tariffs on countries for 90 days, his 10% universal tariff still stands, and there’s swirling uncertainty about what kind of levies are to come moving forward.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
18 Apr. 2025
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Taylor made clear his intent to run again for mayor well before Thao’s recall election in November, while rumors of Lee’s candidacy began swirling even before the ex-mayor’s removal became official in December.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Not just as a matter of technical FX movement, but as a signal of political ambition, shifting global sentiment, and increasing systemic risk.—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Also worth noting: The back panels can shift to accommodate double-ended dildos.—
Malia Griggs,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments have provoked a strong reaction, including boycotts on U.S. goods and protests.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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These tales were layered, open to interpretation, and meant to provoke reflection and herein lies their enduring power.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Reynolds’ colleagues found 97% of people had never washed them, and many were contaminated by bacteria, including E. coli, from foods like raw meats and produce.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Geometric furniture and decorative elements are washed in rich colors and lush textures.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In recent decades, the agency has continued boring tunnels where needed to move water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s looming tariffs announced at the start of this month, as well as the high tariff rates imposed on China in recent weeks, have caused many to question whether the administration is moving too quickly.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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The full moon in Scorpio on May 12 encourages us to go through deep emotional release and rebirth.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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To achieve those, leaders should consider creating cultures that encourage workers to take breaks, set boundaries, and focus their energies on outcomes.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Had he been whisked away to a hospital or something?—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Just beyond this lobby is a bank of elevators, waiting to whisk residents home.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Laser resurfacing uses the same technology to remove the top layer of skin and stimulate collagen production.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Monthly Job Swaps: Nothing stimulates understanding and empathy more than walking in someone else's shoes.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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